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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.93, 1,687.86 and 927.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.93, 1,687.86 and 927.70 is: 1,280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.93 : 1,687.86 = 927.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.93/1,687.86 = 927.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.93x = 1,687.86 × 927.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.93x = 1,565,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,827.72/1,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.39

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